Lifestyle
Rent-a-Friend
Book a friendly local to hang out — explore the city, share a meal, attend an event or just talk over coffee.
Helpers available now Today 4.9 avg rating
Rent-a-Friend on Helpward is an on-demand lifestyle service that connects you with a verified, background-checked human in your city. Pricing starts at $25, a flat $4.50 service fee applies, and you only pay once the helper marks the task complete. Service is available across 10 cities in the U.S. and Canada.
What's included
- Verified, background-checked helper in your city
- Real-time GPS tracking and in-app chat
- Platform insurance up to $1M during the booking
- Payment held until you confirm the task is complete
- 24-hour dispute window with human support review
- 24/7 customer support — call, chat, or email
Why Helpward
Verified humans
Every helper passes ID + background check
Fully insured
Up to $1M coverage on every booking
Fast matching
Average match in 2m 14s
Transparent pricing
No surge, no hidden fees
Where rent-a-friend is available
Rent-a-Friend on Helpward is live in 10 cities across the U.S. and Canada.
Frequently asked about rent-a-friend
- What is rent-a-friend on Helpward? +
- Book a friendly local to hang out — explore the city, share a meal, attend an event or just talk over coffee. Helpward matches your request with a nearby verified human helper, typically within Today. Every helper is background-checked, identity-verified, and insured during the booking.
- How much does rent-a-friend cost? +
- Base price for Rent-a-Friend on Helpward is $25. A flat $4.50 service fee brings the total to about $29.50. Final pricing depends on distance, time, and any tip you add. You're only charged after the helper marks the task complete.
- How fast can a helper arrive? +
- Average response time for Rent-a-Friend is Today during normal hours. The matching engine notifies all nearby qualified helpers at once; the first to accept becomes yours and you can track their ETA live.
- Are Helpward helpers verified? +
- Yes. Every helper passes a government-ID verification through Stripe Identity, a background check through Checkr, and is covered by Helpward's platform insurance (up to $1M) while on the booking.
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